Social Service Assistant

OVERVIEW

This course will provide opportunities to work in a health care setting, assisting residents with social needs under the supervision of a social worker. After completing the course, you will be able to work as Social Service Assistant in a Long Term Care setting.

Prepares You For...

Careers:

The Social Service Assistant will be a prepared to work in a

Long Term Care

Assisted Living

Adult Day Program

Retirement Community

Community Center

Certification:

Certificate of Completion

OBJECTIVE

What You'll Learn...

This course will discuss the philosophy of long term care, the settings in which a Social Services Assistant works and the demographics of the people they serve. You will learn the aging process and understand the role and function of this position.

Upon completion of this program you will:

Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the aging process, including misconceptions, physical changes and psychosocial aspects.

Demonstrate knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations.

Show understanding of the rights of individuals who reside in long-term care facilities.

Demonstrate knowledge of the admission and discharge process.

Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of documentation.

Demonstrate ability in basic performance skills, such as teamwork, communication skills and working with administrative staff and other disciplines.

Discuss issues involved in the management of internal support staff, budgeting, supplies, and outside resources.

Show understanding of methods of identifying resident interests and needs and the use of assessment in care plan development.

Evaluate a care plan for effectiveness.

DETAILS

The professional opportunities to care for the growing number of people who will use the supportive assistance offered in day treatment, assisted living, and long-term care settings are expanding faster than professionals can be trained. These positions can be rewarding, challenging, and fulfilling.

Social Service Assistants are members of interdisciplinary health care teams within the LTC facility. They work under the supervision of licensed social workers and other staff who have more education and experience, and assist these professionals with their daily tasks. They often conduct admission interviews, inform residents and their families of their rights, advocate for residents with social services organizations, help residents to adjust to living in the facility and coordinate care services. Coordinating care services may involve ensuring that Medicare and other billing issues are appropriately handled, informing mental health and medical staff if residents require services and scheduling medical and other appointments for residents.

Students who complete this training will be ready to work in the following states WA, CA, ID, WY, NM, ND, KS, OK, TX, MN, MO, WI, TN, AL, OH, WV, NH, FL. Additional training and/or licensing may be required in other states.

This program is entirely online and is completed at your own pace. When you register, you receive six (6) months to complete this program.

IV. Unit 4
A. The social services assistant and the rest of the
team.
B. The social services assistant and the resident
C. The social services assistant and the family
D. The social services assistant and the community
E. Social history
F. Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) - Social
services assistants provide input, but may not complete
G. Individualized Care Plan
H. Progress notes
I. Intervention notes
J. Hospice
K. Medicare/Medicaid
L. SRS
M. Adult Protective Services
N. Prepare for additional "nuts and bolts" issues involved in working
as a Social Services Assistant.

REQUIREMENTS

This program can be taken from either a Mac or a PC. It is compatible with the Windows XP and later operating systems, Firefox, Chrome (preferred), or IE 7 and later browsers. There are no specific computer requirements other than an Internet connection, e-mail account.

Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Acrobat Reader are required for this program.

PREREQUISITES

Students should be familiar with using a personal computer, mouse, and keyboard. They should be comfortable in an internet environment, and have the ability to launch and close activities and navigate to multiple websites. A valid email address is required for communication.

INSTRUCTOR

Cindy Gray has worked in the healthcare field since 1999. She began her career as a CNA, then completed her LPN, and continued with an ADN degree. She functioned as a Long Term Care charge nurse, Inpatient Rehabilitation nurse, MDS Coordinator, and Director of Nursing.

Following this she re-enrolled in college and obtained a BSN while performing duties of Human Resources, Staff Development Coordinator, Risk Management, Health Information Management, and Senior Living Manager

FAQS

1. Can I register for programs if I am an international student?
Yes, because ed2go programs are online you never have to actually travel to the school. Most schools offer telephone or online registration.
2. How long does it take to complete a program?
All of our programs are self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start them when you want and finish them at your own pace. When you register, you’ll receive six (6) months to complete the program.
3. What if I don't have enough time to complete my program within the time frame provided?
The time allotted to complete your program has been calculated based on the number of hours for each program, so don't worry too much about not completing in time. If, after a concerted effort, you are still unable to complete, your Student Advisor will help you work out a suitable completion date. Please note that a fee may be charged for an extension.
4. Do I have to buy additional materials?
No

5. Can I get financial assistance?
ed2go courses are non-credit courses, so they do not qualify for federal aid. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards will pay for qualified students to take our courses. Additionally, some students may qualify for financial assistance when they enroll, if they meet certain requirements.
6. What happens when I complete the program?
Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded a certificate of completion.

7. Am I guaranteed a job?
ed2go programs will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. We don’t provide direct job placement services, but our facilitators and career counselors will help you build your resume and are available to give advice on finding your first job. Facilitators will also be available to use as a professional reference upon completion of the program. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.
8. Who will be my instructor?
Each student is paired with a facilitator for one-on-one interaction. The facilitator will be available (via e-mail) to answer any questions you may have and to provide feedback on your performance. All of our facilitators are successful working professionals in the fields in which they teach.

9. What software or hardware do I need in order to take online programs and what are the system requirements?
In order to take our online programs, you must have access to a computer and the Internet. You can access the program contents from any Web-enabled computer. You don’t have to use the same computer to log-in to the program every time. We recommend that you have a word-processing program (Microsoft Word is the best) and the latest version of Internet Explorer.

10. Can I use a Mac?
Yes
11. How can I get more information about this program?
If you have questions that are not answered on our website, please feel free to contact us via LIVE chat (click the button above). If you are visiting us during non-business hours, please feel free to send us a question using the “Contact Us” form to the right. You may also call us at 1-877-221-5151. We will answer your questions promptly.

12. When can I start the program?
Our programs are all open enrollment. You can register and start the program as soon as you are ready.

Please note: Once the program curriculum is accessed online or through submission of a material shipment confirmation, refunds cannot be issued.
13. Does this program prepare for a certification?
This program is knowledge based course. There is not a certification available.